An 'Aquabus' water taxi

An "Aquabus" water taxi ships in front of the Vancouver skyline ahead of the Winter Olympics on February 7, 2010. Winter Olympics will be launched on February 12 with the opening ceremony at the "BC Place Stadium."

An "Aquabus" water taxi ships in front of the Vancouver skyline ahead of the Winter Olympics on February 7, 2010. Winter Olympics will be launched on February 12 with the opening ceremony at the "BC Place Stadium." (David Hecker, AFP/Getty Images)

An "Aquabus" water taxi ships in front of the Vancouver skyline ahead of the Winter Olympics on February 7, 2010. Winter Olympics will be launched on February 12 with the opening ceremony at the "BC Place Stadium."David Hecker, AFP/Getty Images